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Mon 07 Jul 2007Leitrim push Donegal to the limitDonegal 1-16 Leitrim 1-14:Donegal were given the fright of their lives by a brave Leitrim side in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday, but points by subs Stephen McDermott and Eamon McGee secured victory for Brian McIvor's side deep into extra time.Donegal appeared to be on their way to victory after a 69th-minute Michael Murphy point put them a goal up. But Leitrim forced extra time in the 77th minute when sub James Glancy hammered past goalkeeper Paul Durkin.